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Shamsa Medallion with text from the Qur'an (17:88)
Unknownearly 16th century
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States
Details
- Title: Shamsa Medallion with text from the Qur'an (17:88)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: early 16th century
- Location: Iran
- Physical Dimensions: Folio, overall: 12 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (32.07 x 20.64 cm); Shamsa diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.46 cm)
- Medium: Ink, gold and colors on paper
- Object Classification: Manuscripts
- Full Title: Shamsa Medallion with text from the Qur'an (17:88)
- Curatorial Area: Islamic Art
- Credit Line: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
- Chronology: 16th century, 13th - 15th centuries
- Artwork Accession Number: M.73.5.542
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